Bad long quake.
Dec 3rd 2016, 8:14 am
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Re: Bad long quake.
The public have had enough of "experts", what this country needs are the "strong" views of a bloke in a pub swinging a pint around issuing some common sense advice.
Seems to have been relatively quiet since the quake really but I do recall the EQ minister saying that after any magnitude 5+ event buildings would be rechecked but I don't know if that's still a thing or if its been substituted with the crossing our fingers approach?
Seems to have been relatively quiet since the quake really but I do recall the EQ minister saying that after any magnitude 5+ event buildings would be rechecked but I don't know if that's still a thing or if its been substituted with the crossing our fingers approach?
Dec 4th 2016, 2:22 am
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Re: Bad long quake.
Heard a rumbling, then the house was a wobbling. 5.5 at Seddon, strong "thumpy" one.
Dec 4th 2016, 2:27 am
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Re: Bad long quake.
Looks like it also triggered a slightly smaller one close to Hastings at the same time.
The rechecking building thing above after a magnitude 5+ does that mean another busy night for engineers?
The rechecking building thing above after a magnitude 5+ does that mean another busy night for engineers?
Dec 4th 2016, 4:13 am
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Re: Bad long quake.
MrF waiting to see how bad it was in the CBD as to whether he has to call a WFH day tomorrow
Dec 4th 2016, 7:15 pm
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Re: Bad long quake.
Felt it but thought it was the washing machine doing its thing.
Not nice to have a wobbly house Catcha .
Yes. Interesting to see what checking happens.
Not nice to have a wobbly house Catcha .
Yes. Interesting to see what checking happens.
Dec 5th 2016, 2:06 am
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Re: Bad long quake.
My (male) friend posted this on facebook today. Thought a couple of people could do with watching and taking note (particularly to point 7) 
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Dec 5th 2016, 9:08 am
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Re: Bad long quake.
If your washing machine is indistinguishable from a seismic event it might be time to badger and nag Mr. BEVS into investing in a replacement.
I read the other day only "indicator buildings" will be checked.
I read the other day only "indicator buildings" will be checked.
Dec 6th 2016, 12:04 am
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Re: Bad long quake.
waving their arms around as if they were losing their balance.
Wavey arm guy, with arms sticking out
"whoa, did you feel that one"?
Me, with hands in pockets looking confused
"feel what"
Wavey arm guy, still with arms sticking out
"the earthquake"?
Me, looking even more confused
"No"
Dec 6th 2016, 12:17 am
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Re: Bad long quake.
We are up on the kapiti coast, I was stood next to a man and his son who started
waving their arms around as if they were losing their balance.
Wavey arm guy, with arms sticking out
"whoa, did you feel that one"?
Me, with hands in pockets looking confused
"feel what"
Wavey arm guy, still with arms sticking out
"the earthquake"?
Me, looking even more confused
"No"
waving their arms around as if they were losing their balance.
Wavey arm guy, with arms sticking out
"whoa, did you feel that one"?
Me, with hands in pockets looking confused
"feel what"
Wavey arm guy, still with arms sticking out
"the earthquake"?
Me, looking even more confused
"No"
Dec 6th 2016, 1:08 am
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Re: Bad long quake.
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Dec 6th 2016, 1:10 am
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Re: Bad long quake.
We are up on the kapiti coast, I was stood next to a man and his son who started
waving their arms around as if they were losing their balance.
Wavey arm guy, with arms sticking out
"whoa, did you feel that one"?
Me, with hands in pockets looking confused
"feel what"
Wavey arm guy, still with arms sticking out
"the earthquake"?
Me, looking even more confused
"No"
waving their arms around as if they were losing their balance.
Wavey arm guy, with arms sticking out
"whoa, did you feel that one"?
Me, with hands in pockets looking confused
"feel what"
Wavey arm guy, still with arms sticking out
"the earthquake"?
Me, looking even more confused
"No"
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Dec 6th 2016, 2:12 am
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Re: Bad long quake.
Hey BEVS:
18-year-old's mission to check baby seals' playground after quake blocks it off | Stuff.co.nz
18-year-old's mission to check baby seals' playground after quake blocks it off | Stuff.co.nz
Dec 6th 2016, 2:22 am
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Re: Bad long quake.
I am inordinately relieved and pleased that the seals still have their playground. Soft aporth that I am. It doesn't matter that people cannot get there.
That lad is extraordinary . His parents must be so proud of him.